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IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel featuring BTS becomes most-viewed in first 24 hours with 300 million views
IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel of meeting BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved a record. The viral video garnered an impressive 300 million views within its initial twenty-four hours. This encounter brought together a major streamer and a popular K-pop group, creating significant buzz. Fans worldwide rapidly shared the clip, contributing to its immense popularity and viral spread.
D4vd asks judge to remove handcuffs before preliminary hearing in Celeste Rivas murder case
Singer D4vd has requested to appear in court without handcuffs during his preliminary hearing. Prosecutors will present evidence to determine if the case moves forward to a murder trial. D4vd faces charges including murder and lewd acts involving a child. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody. The judge has not yet ruled on the request for restraints.
'If we die, we die together': Meet Svetlana Grković who grabbed husband's leg after his body went outside a plane mid-air
'No more social media before 15': France passes landmark digital age law
11-year-old reads books to shelter dogs and cats waiting for forever homes
An 11-year-old Florida boy, Nehemiah Turner, has completed 100 hours of reading to rescue animals at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Through the shelter’s Pawsitive Reading programme, he spent two years reading books to dogs and cats waiting for adoption. Nehemiah became the first child to reach the milestone, earning recognition for helping comfort shelter animals and supporting their journey to...
Scientists studying bee brains found how colonies coordinate without a central controller
Honeybee colonies organise work without any leader assigning tasks, but scientists have now discovered that specific brain circuits help control this process. By changing the activity of a gene-linked neural circuit, researchers made older worker bees return to caring for the queen, a job usually done only by younger bees. The findings offer new insight into how bees coordinate complex social beha...
What does it really take to become an astronaut for NASA and who can apply for it?
The selection process for astronauts at NASA is rigorous and far more demanding than academic qualifications alone. Candidates undergo psychological testing and participate in team-based simulations that are designed to push them to their limits. Psychologists purposefully create high-pressure situations to gauge how well candidates maintain composure and teamwork. This comprehensive method ensure...
UK village builds £35,000 beaver-style dams to fight floods amid hosepipe ban
A Norfolk village that suffered severe flooding in 2020 has installed four beaver-inspired "leaky dams" to slow water flow naturally. The £35,000 project comes as East Anglia faces a hosepipe ban during extreme drought, highlighting how communities are preparing for both flooding and increasingly unpredictable weather caused by climate extremes.
From gym to hangar to sleeping quarters: Iran's three-missile strikes on US base in Jordan
An Iranian missile attack tragically claimed the lives of US service members at a Jordanian air base, targeting their sleeping quarters. This shocking incident exposed critical shortcomings in the protection of American forces. Following the strike, US President Donald Trump committed to retaliation, while Iran's supreme leader issued a stark warning about consequences for continued aggression.
Why Spain's World Cup win will not thrill Donald Trump
Spain’s World Cup triumph on American soil became awkward for Trump because the winners came from a country that has clashed with him over Palestine, Iran, NATO and the meaning of national greatness.
Turkey's main opposition splits as Ozgur Ozel launches new party
Turkey's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his departure from the Republican People's Party. He and his allies are forming a new political party after a court ruling. This move follows a court decision that reinstated former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ozel stated the new party marks a hopeful new beginning for opposition politics. The split could potentially strengthen President Erdogan's lon...